Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter Jojo Odom is making his senior year count both on and off the field. As a key player on Jasper High School’s football defensive line, he has already recorded four sacks and 11 tackles this season. One of his most exciting moments came during the […]
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Carbon Hill High School has received 26 bicycles for students thanks to a $10,000 grant from Cawaco Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) in partnership with the Alabama Legislature. The bikes were officially presented on Friday, August 30, at the Carbon Hill High School gym. Several
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Ryan McGill This week in Walker County, enjoy trivia, music, a community yard sale, and supporting a good cause! View all the event details below: Thursday, September 5 Trivia Night When: 7:30 PM Where: Tallulah Brewing Company | 1804 4th Avenue South, Jasper, AL 35501 Get ready
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Ryan McGill The Sumiton Public Library is excited to begin hosting a weekly story hour! Starting Tuesday, September 10, at 3:30 p.m., children ages two to 12 are invited to story hour each week through December 17. During the hour, students will hear a story – chosen
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Bevill State Community College is proud to announce the outstanding achievement of the State of Alabama Mine Rescue First Aid Team at the 2024 MSHA National Mine Rescue, First Aid, Bench, Technician Team, and Pre-Shift Competition held in Lexington, Kentucky. The team, consisting of Matt Miller (Captain), Tim Bailey, Eric Edge, and trainer Dale Johnson,
Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Walker County’s United Way Centennial Park is officially open! In 2023, United Way of Central Alabama partnered with its volunteer program, Hands On, to create six centennial parks in honor of United Way’s 100th anniversary. Scattered across the six counties United Way of Central Alabama
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In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Al speaks with Southeast Hospice Executive Director Suzanne Pugh. Watch the episode here: A special thanks to The Leader Lounge sponsors: Downs and Associates, Son’s Supermarket, Paper Places Bookshop, Milo’s, and Bevill State Community College.
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill On Monday, August 26, Governor Kay Ivey visited Jasper for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly completed SR-5 bridge over US-78A (SR-69), commonly known as the 9th Avenue bridge. The event marked the opening of a key infrastructure project aimed at enhancing mobility, safety, and
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Cover Image: Chelsea Gibbs’ photo taken in Marengo County won third place in the inaugural ALBBAA Road Trip Photo Contest MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Aug. 28, 2024) – When Anna Stanley snapped a photo of her 1-year-old daughter, Avery, with the Good Shepherd Statue, a roadside attraction in the north Tuscaloosa County community of Samantha, she planned to submit the photo to the inaugural Alabama
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill and Courtesy of University of Alabama Athletics Curry High School senior Ambrey Taylor is making waves in the softball community. At just 17 years old, she has already won state and national championships, earned multiple All-American titles, and committed to the University of Alabama softball
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